Effect #2

If farmers' crops are destroyed, there will not be enough food for us to eat! Or, if food has to be brought in from far away, the groceries will cost even more. :(

Effect #3

Serious injury or death!

If the natural disaster can be predicted, the government usually mandates an evacuation. People are asked to move away from their homes and businesses if they are in danger of being destroyed by weather. Most people leave, but the ones who don't...or can't...usually end up hurt.

Effect #4

Water and air pollution.

Debris and trash from the destruction will pollute the water. Especially in areas where hurricanes and floods hit.

Air pollution comes from forest fires and volcanic eruptions. Smoke and ash in the atmosphere can affect air quality. It can also affect the weather. And pollute the water supply (remember that water cycles through the atmosphere!)

Effect #5

Economic effect (MONEY!!)

All of this damage costs money to replace! And a LOT of it! The government of the United States has emergency funding that can help aid areas that have damage from natural disasters. There are also agencies in our country that help people with finding places to stay if homes have been destroyed.

American Red Cross

This is a shelter for victims to have a meal and sleep at night.

The Government

In this picture, President Obama talks to the victims of a natural disaster to assure them that they will get the help they need.

Tide Loads of Hope

The detergent company, Tide, has a mobile washing truck that they use to help people in times of need.

American Red Cross

This is a shelter for victims to have a meal and sleep at night.

The Government

In this picture, President Obama talks to the victims of a natural disaster to assure them that they will get the help they need.

Tide Loads of Hope

The detergent company, Tide, has a mobile washing truck that they use to help people in times of need.

Your assignment!

MovieMaker

Pretend that you are a news anchor. You are reporting on a natural disaster that has caused damage in your town. Focus on the damage done to the area, not the disaster. Talk about what the community will need to do to recover. Your video needs to be close to ONE MINUTE in length.